Everything for the 2026-27 Penn State basketball schedule in one place. Penn State finished 2025-26 at 12-20 (18th in the Big Ten) and returns to the floor in November 2026. The full Big Ten and non-conference slate, tip times, TV, and a printable PDF will be added here as soon as the schedule is released, expected October 2026. Browse every team on our 2026-27 men’s college basketball hub.
2026-27 Penn State Basketball: Quick Facts
- Conference: Big Ten.
- 2025-26 finish: 12-20, 18th in the Big Ten.
- Season: tips off in early November 2026.
- Big Ten Tournament: March 10-14, 2027 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN.
- Schedule and printable: added here when the 2026-27 slate is released, expected October 2026.
2026-27 Penn State Season Outlook
Penn State went 12-20 and finished 18th in the Big Ten in 2025-26. The 2026-27 nonconference schedule and the Big Ten slate are released over the summer and fall, and we will post the full schedule, tip times, TV, and a printable PDF as each is confirmed. For roster news and updates, see the Penn State team page at ESPN.
Printable 2026-27 Penn State Basketball Schedule (PDF)
Download and print the full 2026-27 Penn State basketball schedule, non-conference and Big Ten games on one page. It opens in a new tab, and we update tip times and TV on it as they are announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026-27 Penn State season start?
The 2026-27 college basketball season tips off in early November 2026, with the full Penn State schedule released over the summer and fall.
How did Penn State do in 2025-26?
Penn State finished the 2025-26 season 12-20, 18th in the Big Ten.
When is the 2027 Big Ten Tournament?
The 2027 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament is March 10-14, 2027 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN.
Below is Penn State’s full 2026-27 schedule, non-conference and Big Ten games combined (Big Ten conference games in the second half of the season). The Big Ten released its conference dates on September 16. Tip times and TV are announced closer to each game, so anything not yet set shows as TBD and we update it here as it is confirmed. Part of the full 2026-27 Big Ten basketball schedule hub, with every team and a printable.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Tip (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | vs Canisius | Home | 7:30 PM | B1G+ |
| Nov 5 | vs Chattanooga | Home | 6:00 PM | BTN |
| Nov 8 | vs Pittsburgh | Neutral | 8:00 PM | ESPN2 |
| Nov 12 | vs Mercyhurst | Home | 6:30 PM | B1G+ |
| Nov 15 | vs New Haven | Home | 4:30 PM | Peacock |
| Nov 18 | vs IU Indy | Home | 6:30 PM | BTN |
| Nov 25 | vs Memphis | Neutral | 5:00 PM | ESPNU |
| Nov 27 | vs Wake Forest / Mississippi State | Neutral | TBD | TBD |
| Dec 1 | vs UAlbany | Home | 7:00 PM | B1G+ |
| Dec 8 | vs Nebraska | Home | 8:00 PM | BTN |
| Dec 12 | at Illinois | Away | 2:00 PM | FS1 |
| Dec 16 | vs UT Martin | Home | 6:30 PM | B1G+ |
| Dec 19 | vs Lafayette | Home | 2:30 PM | Peacock |
| Dec 22 | vs Saint Joseph’s | Neutral | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Jan 2 | vs Oregon | Home | 2:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 6 | at Minnesota | Away | 8:30 PM | BTN |
| Jan 10 | vs Northwestern | Home | 12:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 13 | at Wisconsin | Away | 7:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 17 | at Ohio State | Away | 12:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 20 | vs Purdue | Home | 6:30 PM | BTN |
| Jan 23 | at Iowa | Away | 4:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 26 | at Michigan State | Away | 7:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 30 | vs Maryland | Home | 12:00 PM | BTN |
| Feb 2 | vs Indiana | Home | 6:00 PM | FS1 |
| Feb 6 | vs Ohio State | Home | 12:00 PM | BTN |
| Feb 12 | at Nebraska | Away | 9:30 PM | FS1 |
| Feb 17 | vs Washington | Home | 7:00 PM | BTN |
| Feb 20 | at Rutgers | Away | 1:00 PM | Peacock |
| Feb 23 | vs Michigan | Home | 6:00 PM | FS1 |
| Feb 27 | at UCLA | Away | 10:30 PM | BTN |
| Mar 2 | at USC | Away | 9:00 PM | BTN |
| Mar 7 | vs Rutgers | Home | 3:00 PM | BTN |
| Mar 10-15 | Big Ten Tournament (Indianapolis) | Neutral | TBD | TBD |
